Yamaha Aerox R (2020)

135 real MOT outcomes analysed • 70.8% first-time pass rate

2020 Yamaha Aerox R

CarHunch analysed 135 real MOT records for the 2020 Yamaha Aerox R. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2020 Yamaha Aerox R has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.8%, which sits 9.2 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests these machines are prone to test failures. While dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 11.1%, the below-average pass rate is the key concern for a prospective buyer.

At 6,040 median miles, these scooters are lightly used for their age, which makes the pass rate lag even more worth investigating. The average vehicle racks up 0.32 failures and 0.8 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items and maintenance oversights rather than catastrophic problems—so budget for routine attention before your MOT to improve your chances of a clean pass.

Below average reliability 9.2% below UK average
70.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
6,040
typical mileage
3,047–9,061 middle half
11.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.32
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Yamaha Aerox R

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 134 70.6% 0.32
Other (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Yamaha Aerox R vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

3,047
low mileage
6,040
typical
9,061
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Yamaha Aerox R vehicles fall between 3,047 and 9,061 miles.

2020 Yamaha Aerox R — Still on the Road

65 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.

87 65 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.32
Avg failures per vehicle
0.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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